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Find out why ignoring culture is the hidden reason so many urban plans fail to stick.
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In this episode
- How real cities embed culture into planning and policy decisions
- Why culture is a core urban tool, not a niche add-on
- Lessons from Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, and Baltimore on cultural integration
- What it takes for city design and recovery efforts to actually work
About this episode
Culture is often treated as a niche area but is actually integral to the successful design and adoption of other areas of urban planning and policy. Hear how cities like Atlanta, Boston, Seattle and Baltimore are embedding cultural approaches into planning, policy, and recovery efforts.
About Next City
Join Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, where we believe journalists have the power to amplify solutions and spread workable ideas. Each week Lucas will sit down with trailblazers to discuss urban issues that get overlooked.
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